Teacher of History

The oil shock

THE oil shock is real, with the whole of the Middle East affected, oil and financial markets shaken, consumer prices shooting up, and several economies struggling to deal with the wider rep­ercussions of the war between…

Govt says wider IPTA access for UEC, tahfiz students not a recognition of education systems

PUTRAJAYA, May 16 — The decision to open admission pathways for students from foreign education systems, including the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), to public institutions of higher learning (IPTA) does not…

Malaysia-led Gaza aid flotilla enters high-risk waters as interception fears grow

SEPANG, May 16 — The Sumud Nusantara Command Centre (SNCC) has confirmed that 54 ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) are currently in yellow zone 2, which is approximately 340 nautical miles from the Gaza coast.…

[LAUGHING THROUGH HISTORY 26] 'Can You Trust an Idle Dream?'

A rich man dies, leaving behind two sons who wind up fighting over their shares of the inheritance. Because this situation is rooted in such basic family relationships, it has an archetypal quality. There are any number…

Portland State University budget plan would cut 52 jobs

Dive Brief: Portland State University leaders released an updated plan Thursday to cut some 52 jobs as the Oregon public institution tackles a projected $35 million deficit over the next two years. The plan calls for…

A year ago, experts worried about NAEP’s future. Now, the test is expanding.

This story was originally published in The 74 . Sign up for their newsletters here . A year ago, there was speculation that the Nation’s Report Card was at risk under the Trump administration. Testing experts at the…

An Alabama Mom Delivered a Preterm Baby in a Jail Cell. She Says Staff Refused To Help.

A woman is suing Houston County in southeast Alabama for violating her constitutional rights after she was forced to give birth preterm with no medical assistance in the county jail. The lawsuit , filed in federal court…

'Farcical proceeding': Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers want deportation case terminated

'Farcical proceeding': Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers want deportation case terminated Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 19:26 The New York Times reported a string of 'unusual' events in immigration court that may…

Virginia's New 'Assault Firearm' Ban Is Plainly Unconstitutional, a Federal Lawsuit Argues

Last month, Virginia became the 12th state to enact an "assault weapon" ban, which Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law on April 13. That new law is plainly unconstitutional, the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and…

Showdowns and spycraft on Trump-Xi summit sidelines

While Donald Trump and Xi Jinping were hailing their friendship for the cameras, it was less amicable for the rival Chinese and US security services. From a standoff over a US Secret Service agent’s weapon to a US…

UAE made failed attempt to get Saudi Arabia, Qatar to jointly attack Iran: Report

UAE made failed attempt to get Saudi Arabia, Qatar to jointly attack Iran: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 17:10 UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed lobbied Gulf leaders to coordinate an attack on Iran…

Trump's 'Golden Dome' Estimated To Cost $1.2 Trillion, New Report Reveals

President Donald Trump's grand vision for the "Golden Dome" national missile defense system may cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars more than originally expected, according to a new estimate by the…

Health authorities order halt to use of medical devices tied to patient’s death

Hong Kong health authorities have ordered hospitals to stop using a batch of blood pressure monitoring sets after an improperly sealed device was linked to the death of an elderly man undergoing a heart operation. The…

Feisty Canadian web series spotlights female trailblazers

The new web series Pioneer Girl isn’t your grandma’s history lesson. But maybe it should’ve been. The six-episode comedy is a feisty take on Canadian history that highlights the often-overlooked contributions that women…

Spain’s Eurovision Boycott Puts It on ‘the Right Side of History’, Says PM

'The settlers are in control': How the West Bank is being ethnically cleansed

'The settlers are in control': How the West Bank is being ethnically cleansed Submitted by Peter Oborne on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:04 Armed, funded and openly endorsed by Israel's far-right government, settlers are…

Thunder over Westminster

Afternoon all, As thunder rumbles over Westminster, the battle for ideas over how to govern Britain has begun. Yuan Yang MP joined us yesterday, with Sir John Curtice and Tom McTague, to discuss a government reset –…

From Nakba to genocide: A Gaza grandmother’s lifetime of loss and resilience

From Nakba to genocide: A Gaza grandmother’s lifetime of loss and resilience At 95, Fatema Obaid has endured daily Israeli bombardment, starvation and the loss of 70 family members. Yet the Palestinian grandmother, who…

Applications open June 30 as Putrajaya gives non‑mainstream students direct shot at public universities

PUTRAJAYA, May 15 — Applications for students from outside the national education system to pursue studies at public institutions of higher learning (IPTA) will open on June 30. Higher Education director-general Datuk…

The Met is favouring Tommy Robinson over the peaceful Nakba marchers

The Met is favouring Tommy Robinson over the peaceful Nakba marchers Submitted by Ismail Patel on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 15:38 Palestinian voices are being pushed to the margins, while xenophobic forces are granted proximity…